JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 wins this matchup for most players: it takes power and forgiveness on Paddle DNA against the JOOLA Perseus CFS 16, which costs $240.
Power
88 vs 84
Spin
Too close to call
92 vs 91
Control
Too close to call
96 vs 95
Forgiveness
86 vs 82
Hand speed
Too close to call
116 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$240 at IQ 87.1 vs $300 at IQ 89.1
Overall pick: JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 · $300 · IQ 89.1
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 84Power88
- 95Control96
- 91Spin92
- 82Forgiveness86
- 84Sweet spot88
- 88Stability90
- 74Maneuverability73
- 79Pop80
- 93Touch94
- 92Consistency93
- 72Swing weight74
- 86Twist weight88
- 52Launch angle51
- 83Plow through86
- 78Softness80
JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 | JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $240 — better | $300 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.1 | 89.1 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.2 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 116 | 118 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.4 | 6.7 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw Toray T700 carbon | Raw Toray T700 carbon |
| Core material | Propulsion polymer | KineticFrame foam-injected polymer |
JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 verdict
The most complete tournament paddle in the database. Control numbers sit at the top of the field without giving up the drive speed you need to finish points.
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 verdict
The 2026 control flagship. The KineticFrame build stiffens the perimeter without adding face pop, so resets land shorter and drives stay predictable — at the highest price in the database.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is power: JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 scores 88 against 84 for JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 — a 4-point gap. They are effectively level on plow through, stability, swing weight, so those traits should not decide the purchase. JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 is $60 cheaper at $240.
Power
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 4 points (88 vs 84).
Forgiveness
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 4 points (86 vs 82).
Sweet spot
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 4 points (88 vs 84).
Which one is right for your level?
Each call below re-weights the Paddle DNA traits that matter at that level, so the winner can differ from the overall pick.
Beginner
New to 3.0 — still building a consistent contact point
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 86 vs 82, sweet spot 88 vs 84, stability 90 vs 88. Twist weight 6.7 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Stability
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (87 vs 88.4 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 and keep the $60.
- Forgiveness
- Power
- Control
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86.9 vs 88.6 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 and keep the $60.
- Power
- Plow through
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 is a narrow pick at this level — softness 80 vs 78, forgiveness 86 vs 82, twist weight 88 vs 86. Its 16 mm KineticFrame foam-injected polymer core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Perseus CFS 16
Take JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 if you prefer a 16 mm Propulsion polymer core — it gives up nothing measurable to JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16.
Read the JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 review →JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
Take JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 if you want power (+4), forgiveness (+4), sweet spot (+4). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 review →JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 or the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (89.1 vs 87.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — power — JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 4 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Perseus CFS 16, at 116 kg·cm² swing weight against 118 for JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 or the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 scores 88 for power against 84 for JOOLA Perseus CFS 16. That comes from a 16 mm KineticFrame foam-injected polymer core swinging at 118 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 at 96 versus 95. Its 16 mm core holds the ball on the face slightly longer, which is what makes resets and dinks land shorter.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 scores 92 for spin off its Raw Toray T700 carbon face, against 91 for the Raw Toray T700 carbon face on JOOLA Perseus CFS 16. In practice a 1-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16, with the higher forgiveness score (86 vs 82). Its 6.7 twist weight against 6.4 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 costs $240, $60 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on whether you actually use the traits it trades away — check the head-to-head DNA bars above before paying up.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- JOOLA Perseus CFS 16: 16 mm Propulsion polymer core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16: 16 mm KineticFrame foam-injected polymer core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both run a 5.5 in handle, long enough that neither forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 86 and sweet spot 88 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 at 8.2 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (116 vs 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 to the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads on power by 4 points; everything else is within 4 points. At $240 vs $300, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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